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A member asked:

I'm on birth control, but a few weeks ago i threw up about 5-6 hours after taking one of my pills. am i still protected?

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Yes: The pill should have been absorbed by 2-3 hours, so you should be protected.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/9/2017

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